Buick Rainier recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 390 owner complaints for the Buick Rainier (model years 2003–2007). The most reported problem area is electrical system (145 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (62 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (7).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (158), 2005 (103) and 2006 (91). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Buick Rainier model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 145 | 4 of 5 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 62 | 4 of 5 | |
| Exterior lighting | 54 | 4 of 5 | |
| Power train | 25 | 3 of 5 | |
| Suspension | 24 | 4 of 5 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V599000 | Sep 24, 2015 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 9,932 |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2006–2007 | 429,170 |
| 14V404000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 184,611 |
| 13V248000 | Jun 13, 2013 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 193,652 |
| 12V406000 | Aug 16, 2012 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 278,174 |
| 05V552000 | Dec 7, 2005 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006 | 32,068 |
| 05V455000 | Oct 5, 2005 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2006 | 123,592 |
| 05V198000 | May 5, 2005 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2004 | 286,478 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 16 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 14 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.